Scarcity of resources for urban infrastructure is a universal concern in developing economies. Also, prudent mandate of macroeconomic management has led to a reduction in hand-downs from higher governments. The sub-national governments have had to look at several alternatives with a sense of urgency.
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[8] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/governance-and-institutions
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[10] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/maharashtra